About the Journal
The Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand is the official publication of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King and is published three times per year. It serves as a national-level peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing surgical science, education, and clinical practice in Thailand and the broader surgical community.
The Journal was established in 2013 as part of the Association’s academic mission to promote surgical research, innovation, and education. It has been indexed in the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) during the period 2021–2026, reflecting its recognized academic quality and its role as a national scholarly platform for the dissemination of surgical knowledge.
The Journal invites high-quality submissions of original research articles in clinical and experimental surgery, surgical education, surgical history, and surgical techniques and innovations, including surgical devices and technology. The Journal also welcomes review articles and scholarly contributions in surgery and related disciplines. Manuscripts in basic science, translational research, and interdisciplinary fields relevant to surgical practice and surgical patient care are encouraged.
The Journal is committed to promoting academic excellence, supporting surgeons, trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, and advancing surgical knowledge to improve patient outcomes at both national and international levels.
Aim & Scope
The Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand is committed to advancing surgical science and practice by serving the academic and professional needs of members of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. The Journal particularly aims to support early-career researchers, surgical trainees, and clinician-scientists by providing a reputable platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly work.
The Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King actively promotes research capacity and academic excellence among general surgeons and multidisciplinary specialists, including nurses and healthcare professionals involved in the care of surgical patients, as well as those engaged in surgical education. The Journal seeks to foster the development of competent and independent researchers across all areas of surgical practice, education, and innovation.
With a strong national foundation and a global perspective, the Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand welcomes original contributions from authors in Thailand and around the world. The Journal is dedicated to publishing rigorous, peer-reviewed research that advances surgical knowledge, improves patient outcomes, and contributes to the global surgical community.
Copyright, Licensing, and Author Rights Policy Notice
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Submission of a manuscript confirms that all authors have approved the submission and agree to the Journal’s editorial and publication policies.
Upon acceptance and publication, copyright of the article is transferred to the publisher, the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King. The publisher retains the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the published material in all formats and media.
Authors retain the right to use their work for academic and educational purposes, including teaching, conference presentations, and inclusion in theses or institutional repositories, provided that proper citation to the original publication in the Journal is clearly acknowledged.
No part of the published material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the publisher.
Manuscripts submitted for publication should be sent via online submission through https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agstjournal/about/submissions
Open Access Policy
The Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand provides immediate open access to its content in support of the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and advances surgical science and patient care.
All published articles are freely accessible without subscription or payment.
Peer Review Policy
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least three independent experts in the relevant field. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
The editorial decision is based on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance to the scope of the Journal.
Types of articles
Editorials, Special Articles, Original Articles, Review Articles, Case Reports, Surgical Techniques, Surgical History, Surgical Education, and Abstracts
Language
Thai or English
Publication Frequency
Thrice a year (January - April - May - August, September - December)
Publisher
the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal of Patronage of HM the King
ISSN: 1686-879X
Article Processing Charge (APCs)
There is no article processing charge. The Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand does not charge authors for submission, article processing, or publication fees.
